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The student news site of Portola High School

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A local tennis court in Portola Springs is blocked with caution tape. The stay-at-home order left the usually packed courts vacant on a Saturday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the Community

Bia Shok, Helena Hu, and Jordan Lee | April 24, 2020

Many influencers on social media apps such as Instagram have been promoting self-isolation and positivity with the use of their ‘Stay Home’ stickers, while others have been using it to spread exaggerated information that brings a negative view to COVID-19.

H2H: Has Social Media Benefited or Harmed Teens During Quarantine?

April 23, 2020

1. First, gather the ingredients: instant coffee, sugar and milk. 2. Add two teaspoons of instant coffee. 3. Add two teaspoons of hot water and two teaspoons of sugar. 4. Whisk the mixture. 5. After around 10 minutes, the mixture should be lighter in color and stiff peaks should form. 6. Pour the mixture on top of your preferred milk and enjoy!

Try These Popular New TikTok Trends At Home

Ariana Wu, Staff Writer | April 22, 2020

If you have spent the past few weeks binge-watching new shows like “Tiger King” or aimlessly scrolling through the TikTok For You page, you are not alone. Since Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home...

Tackling Art Under Quarantine

Tackling Art Under Quarantine

Nate Taylor, Photo Editor | April 22, 2020

Finding inspiration is hard for any artist at any time, but especially so when most have been flung out of their routines and stuck at home for weeks. Artists are needed now more than ever to keep the...

Staying Connected with Friends During Quarantine

Staying Connected with Friends During Quarantine

Kate Hayashi, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 21, 2020

Second Harvest Food Bank delivers food to local pantries, where anyone in need of food can receive assistance. A map of all avaialable pantries in Orange County can be found at ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/food-pantries/.

Second Harvest Continues to Serve During Uncertain Times

Manan Mendiratta, Co-Sports Editor | April 21, 2020

Thousands of boxes fill up the Second Harvest Food Bank’s warehouse, all created by the hands of hundreds of volunteers over the past few weeks. These packages are ready to be delivered during the COVID-19...

How to Make a DIY Mask for Covid-19

Krisha Konchadi, Social Media Team | April 20, 2020

The State of Grocery Stores Amidst Coronavirus Crisis

Jaein Kim, Staff Writer | April 17, 2020

Social studies teachers Virginia Nguyen, Natasha Schottland, Emily Sheridan, Katie Wi and Shameemah Motala planned for Sam Silberberg to present his story via Zoom after California received its shelter-in-place order, according to Nguyen.

Holocaust Survivor Recounts Crisis and Isolation via Video Conference for World History Students

Kate Hayashi | April 17, 2020

Holocaust survivor Sam Silberberg spoke to over 50 students about his experience during World War II in a Zoom conference organized by the Modern World History teachers on April 16.  The teachers began...

Using Soap

Using Soap

Erin Choi, Business Team | April 16, 2020

50 Things To Do In Quarantine

William Hsieh, Front Page Editor | April 16, 2020

Following guidance from the California Board of Education and “from UC, CSU and elite university admissions officials, and feedback from IUSD principals, teachers and leadership,” the IUSD Board of Education unanimously voted in favor of a credit or no credit grading system on April 14.

Irvine Unified Adopts Credit / No Credit System for Spring Semester

Jenny Won | April 15, 2020

The Irvine Unified School District Board of Education decided on April 14 to switch to a credit or no credit system for the final reporting period of the 2019-20 academic year for all students in light...

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